Link THE PARISH MAGAZINE FOR ORTON, TEBAY AND RAVENSTONEDALE WITH NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE

May 2018

THE LINK IS PUBLISHED BY THE

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS

OF ALL SAINTS’, CHURCH, ORTON,

with ST JAMES’ CHURCH, TEBAY,

AND ST OSWALD’S CHURCH,

RAVENSTONEDALE

WITH NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE

VICAR Revd. Alun Hurd 01931 716048 The Vicarage, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3LB Email: alunjhurd@gmail.com

Associate Priest Revd. Sandra Ward 24125 Email: revd.sandra@btinternet.com Reader Emeritus Reg Capstick 24497

ORTON with Tebay CHURCHWARDENS David Aspden 24013 Laura Wren 24654 Linda Garrick 24262 Martin Lawson 26028

PCC SECRETARY

TREASURER Bill Lawler 24465

LOCAL LAY MINISTER Rosemary Campbell 24837 RAVENSTONEDALE with NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE CHURCHWARDEN Ann Brownrigg 23594

SECRETARY Diana Fothergilll 23288

djfothergill@googlemail.com TREASURER Tim Parkinson 23393

Methodist Church Revd Stephen Radford, 50 South Road, K. Stephen, CA17 4SN. . 017683 71202. Email: stephen.radford@methodist.org.uk

Roman Catholic Church Fr Peter Houghton, Church of Our Lady of Appleby 017683 51244

Cumbria Vinelife Fellowship, Orton Colin Cox, 2 Ashfield Court, Orton 015396 24253

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Has the church a future? If you visit the average rural

church, and see a handful of elderly people making up the congregation, you would be forgiven to answering that provocative question with a confident “No!”

In probably not much more than a decade, most of these old folk (including the writer!) will be in the churchyard, rather than the pews. All their hard work, doing what they can to keep the show on the road; their faithful attendance at church services, or running exhibitions or coffee mornings - it will all have come to nothing.

They will have handed it all on to the next generation. Sadly, the next generation don’t seem that interested in church. So will the dear old place be sold to become a museum, or a warehouse?

And yet…. That is not the whole story!

1.You can’t judge the state of the world-wide Christian church by the UK church alone. In many countries, especially in Africa, South America and Asia, Christian numbers are burgeoning. In China there are 67 million Christians; by 2030 it has been estimated there will be 247 million.

2. You can’t judge the whole UK church by tiny, struggling rural congregations; in many cities and suburbs there are lively, thriving, all-age churches, reaching out into their communities with imaginative and effective projects, both social care and evangelistic. And cathedral congregations are growing steadily.

3. Even in rural areas like our own, there are encouraging signs. We have experienced in recent

Church Letter From the Revd. Christopher Jenkin

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Cover picture: Orton lambs (photo by Chris Jenkin)

weeks, on days like Mothering Sunday and Easter, numbers of worshippers several times larger than those found on the average Sunday, and including all ages, not just the oldies! Such projects as “Families Together in Tebay and Orton” (see the poster on a later page) bring in an enthusiastic and mixed-age group.

4. Sunday services do not tell the whole story, either. Many people who might be cautious about claiming to be “Christians”, will still show that they believe in the value of prayer - even if they would find it hard to explain it, and be reluctant to say it publicly. An example: at the Moving Mountains weekend in Ravenstonedale, when invited to fill in a slip with the name of someone who needs prayer, for the slips then to be put together into a “Prayer Chain”, nearly 40 people, most of them not regular churchgoers, took part.

5. According to Google, there are 6,000 searches for “How to become a Christian” in the UK every month. And there are more than 18,000 UK monthly searches for other similar phrases including “How to know Jesus” and “Does God love me?” Apparently there are lots of people who are very open to the Christian faith! It’s just that they mostly don’t go to church to ask their questions.

6. Maybe traditional, formal services have had their day; but if the church can think outside the churchy box, and offer fresh and imaginative ways of approaching God, we may be surprised at how many people will find it offers them a glimpse of the spiritual life, and a way to find a faith in Jesus Christ.

SUNDAY SERVICES IN OUR CHAPELS FOR MAY 2018

Vinelife Cumbria Fellowship: Every Sunday in Orton Market Hall, 10.30 a.m.

6th May 13th May 20th May

Pentecost - Aldersgate Sunday

27th May

Trinity Sunday

Tebay 10.30 a.m.

6.30 p.m.

S of P at PC U

Cnxn Svce at Orton

A Burton LA J Law

Orton

10.30 a.m.

6.30 p.m.

S Radford HC

Connexion Service

B Staley

R Crippen

LA

J Law

US at PC

A Collinson

Newbiggin-on-

Lune

10.30 a.m.

6.30 p.m.

Youth Svce OA

Cnxn Svce at Orton

J Betts HC W Ousby

OA

LA

Ravenstonedale 2.00 p.m.

6.30 p.m.

D Askew HC

Cnxn Svce at Orton

J Betts CA

J Morton CA

A Collinson LA

SUNDAY SERVICES IN OUR CHURCHES FOR MAY 2018

I have just come back from a very enjoyable Ploughman’s Lunch in aid of Friends of Tebay Church down at the Social Club. The weather is beginning to warm up at last. The church gardens are now colourful with the daffodils.

It was good to bump into a grandmother whose daughter had just moved into Tebay. A family have also come into a house opposite me recently. So we give a warm welcome to these new members of our community here in Tebay. It’s a very handy place to be on the M6 and be able to get to places easily. When I decided to come there was also a good bus service too but sadly no longer.

After a wet mishap in the Hub last week, it was good to be able to dry off in the sun whilst having a go at pulling up all the dead stuff in the church garden. I was waiting for our churchwarden and her husband to get back from Carlisle to give me a hand. I had been a bit over-enthusiastic tightening the tap on the small water heater owing to it dripping. Imagine my shock when the mechanism totally came off in my hand and the most powerful force of water hit me, worse than a waterfall! I couldn’t even block it up with a wet towel because of the force of the water. To get out I had to get through it. I immediately began to look for the stopcock – I flew everywhere to try and find it but I had no luck. The water flooded into the kitchen and then the lounge. I moved pretty smartly to shift a keyboard up out of danger and loads of heavy boxes full of music. I ran over to the club to see if Penny could help me, and she came and couldn’t find it either, but she managed to find someone who knew how to turn the water off by a tap under the ground outside the church – phew - that was a relief! It turned out there was a stopcock in a small cupboard high up on the wall in the hallway. I have had a busy time making labels to stick on, pointing out where to find the stopcocks quickly in an

Tebay Methodist Church

DROP IN 2 TILL 4 Every Tuesday

Games, crafts & refreshments For information ring Dennis

015396 24445

Tebay Community Library

and Drop In in the Hub, St. James’ Church

Every Monday morning, 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Refreshments — Books to borrow and buy.

All ages welcome

A VIEW FROM TEBAY

From Rosemary Campbell

‘Twinkles’ Tuesdays 9.30—11.30 a.m. at

Tebay Methodist Hall

All welcome with or without children

Voluntary run playgroup—Activities changed on a weekly basis

including painting, playdough, drawing, cutting, dressing up, slides,

bikes, music, reading.

For more information contact Vicki Capstick - 07846 288685

emergency. I wouldn’t like anyone else to be in such a panic as I was, unable stop the advancing flood.

There are some lessons to learn

from this. We panic in life if we are in

a situation we cannot control. We all

need guidance of some kind. Those

of us who are Christians believe that

the Bible can guide us in life. There is

a lovely verse in Proverbs: “In all thy

ways acknowledge him and He shall

direct thy paths”.

Another picture was Penny being a

“good neighbour “ to me in helping

me in my dilemma. Then the local

chap who located the tap in the grid.

And later Linda and David coming

with a marvellous machine to suck

up the water and spend hours

helping with the problem I had

precipitated. So we are thankful for

written guidance, and for friends and

neighbours to help us on our way in

life. Let’s trust that we too can be

good neighbours to those around us

when they need our help.

J’Unction Prayer Meeting

Tuesday 1st May

In the Hub at St James’

7.30 pm

We will also meet every Tuesday

in June

Please join us!

Coffee Morning in aid of

Saturday 26th May Tebay Methodist Chapel

10am - 12:30pm.

Bric 'a’ Brac Games

Cake stall Raffle

Tombola

Admission - £4 As part of my fundraising I am taking part in a Wing Walk on 12th May. For any sponsors please contact Louise on 07493 463570

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Tebay Primary School

The whole school visited St James’ Church, Tebay, to enjoy ‘Experience Easter’. Thank you to Ronnie and Ian Elliott and everyone else from the Church for a very enjoyable afternoon. Class 3 were invited by the Woodland Trust and the Lune River Trust to go to Ewelock Bank, Greenholme, to plant some trees. The project is to create improved habitat for wildlife and help with slowing the flow of water down to help ease flooding problems further down the river.

Sport: The whole school has enjoyed Badminton train-ing with Ben Davidson from Eden Valley Sports Partnership, thank you Ben and EVSP. We are looking forward to Football training after the Easter holidays.

Cumbria Education Trust arranged a TAG rugby tournament for all the schools within the Trust, which was held at Frenchfields in Penrith. Year 1 and 2 represented the school at the Key Steps Gymnastics final at Penrith Leisure Centre………….. Well done Team Tebay for getting to the finals!

Class 1 and 2 have been busy learning about ‘farming in the past’; they visited the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes and the Wensleydale Creamery to see how cheese was made. They also visited Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice-Cream Farm to see how ice cream is made. At the end of the trip they tasted the delicious ice cream. Huge thank you to all our parent helpers who ac-companied children and staff on these trips.

Orton & Tebay Local History

Society

Thursday 17th May “My National Service”

with John Falshaw

Thursday 21st June “Place Names”

with Jean Scott-Smith

Tebay Methodist Church at 7.30 p.m.

Visitors always welcome - £3.00

Tebay Senior Citizens Lunch & Trip Tuesday 15th May

Lunch will be served in Tebay Methodist Hall at 12

noon. Coach leaves at 1:30pm for the trip.

Men and Women aged 60 plus who live in Tebay Parish are invited to share this occasion.

Anyone wishing to attend the lunch and/trip is asked to contact

Ann Walker - tel: 24371 or

Pam at The Post Office - tel: 24967

before Friday 4th May

stating name /number of persons attending lunch and /trip, any dietary requirements.

Please also let us know if you require transport to and from the chapel.

We look forward to as many of you as possible sharing this occasion with us.

Please note: Invites will not be delivered

by hand this year.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK in our Parishes

Christian Aid week this year will be

13th to 19th May. If you live in Ravenstonedale or Tebay you should

receive a Christian Aid envelope in your Link. (Orton residents received theirs in the April Link.) If you are happy to support this good cause then

please bring your donations to the COFFEE MORNING (see below) or give them to any PCC

member or Olive Bland or Chris Bland, 015396 24258.

COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 19th May, 10am to 12 noon

Chestnut Garth, East Road, Orton

Bric a Brac & Book Stall

Admission Free

The Filling Station For high quality speakers, sung

worship, prayer ministry, and personal testimonies.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday 17th May. Speaker: Rev. Stewart Fyfe

7.30 pm for 7.50 pm Everyone welcome for lively

Christian worship and fellowship, in the Appleby Hub (Centre 67), Chapel Street, Appleby. http://www.thefillingstation.org.uk

Barry Hawthorne Ministries

Igniting the fires of Faith for Revival!

New season of meetings with Barry and Karen Hawthorne

FAITH - HEALING - HOLY SPIRIT

Thursday 3rd May at 7pm Appleby Hub (Centre 67), Chapel Street, Appleby

Praise and worship led by Karen followed by ministry of the word of God.

http://www.barryhawthorneministries info@barryhawthorneministries.com

We send on average two containers a month to Africa, each packed with tools destined for up to 40 applicants. What can we use? · Builders’ tools - chisels, pliers, hacksaws, spirit level,

vices · Carpenters’ tools - saws, planes, hammers,

screwdrivers, hand drills, clamps · Electricians’ tools - files, screwdrivers, spanners,

soldering irons, voltmeter, lamp · Gardeners’ tools - spade, fork, rake, hoe, sickle,

secateurs, axe (not lawn rakes or mowers) · Ground workers’ tools - pickaxe, fork, sledge hammer,

crowbar, shovel · Leatherworkers’ tools - bradawl, clamps, cutters,

punches, knives · Motor mechanics’ tools - grips, metric and adjustable

spanners, wrench, drill, socket set · Plumbers’ tools - hammers, pipe cutter, blowlamp,

grips, files · Garage Workshop - hydraulic jack, screw trolley,

battery charger, car ramp, winch · Power tools - hand and bench drill, sander, planer,

jigsaw, circular, band and chop saw, lathe · Sewing machines - manual, electric and treadle · Knitting machines - machine wool and needles · Fully working IT equipment - desktop computers,

laptops - both running a minimum of Windows XP, tablets.

We can’t use: Disability aids and wheelchairs Clothes and shoes Furniture Bicycles Books Pots and pans Musical instruments We can’t use broken tools: we can sharpen and remove surface rust but can’t repair broken tools.

It’s not about what we want - it’s about what people can use, to help them with their livelihood.

Please bring any items you think could be useful to someone in Africa…

to

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH, ORTON

on Saturday 16th June, between 2.0 and 5.0 p.m. Any enquiries to Christopher

or Mary Jenkin (015396 24410 -

chriscjenkin@aol.com )

Orton

Orton Surgery Orton Surgery is normally open every week from 9.15 to 10.30am on Tuesdays and from 4.00 to 5.45pm on Thursdays. There will be no Orton surgery on Tuesdays 8th and 29th May – prescriptions will be available for collection between 10.00 and 10.30am

Shap Practice: 01931 716230 Out of hours: 03000 247 247

Orton Farmers’ Market

The next two Farmers’ Market

Coffee Mornings will be on

Saturday 12th May

and

Saturday 9th June

Join us for refreshments and a

chat in a friendly atmosphere.

At the March meeting we

raised £488.48.

to help us continue

God’s work at All Saints.

(There was no Coffee Morning

in April.)

Many thanks for

your continued support.

ORTON DROP IN

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.30 – 12.00

AT CHAPEL SCHOOLROOM

EVERYONE WELCOME

HOMEMADE CAKES

AND FRESH COFFEE

Licensing of Rev. Sandra Ward

Please come and celebrate with the Revd. Sandra Ward as she is Licensed as Associate Priest to the High Westmorland Parishes on Tuesday 1st May at 7.30pm at All Saints’ Church, Orton, by the Archdeacon of Carlisle, the Ven. Lee Townend. Refreshments will follow.

ORTON MANOR COURT

Abridged Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 26th March 2018

1. PRESENT: 6 committee members and one visitor. There were three apologies. 2. Minutes: The Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on Monday 24th April 2017, had been circulated, and were agreed and signed. 3. Matters Arising from the Minutes: The new wooden footbridge supplied by YDNP had been installed near Reveleys. 4.Wildlife Survey of Meldykes: Christa Nelson, Grassland Conservation Officer for the Cumbria Wildlife Trust, had written a report about the land at Meldykes, which is very interesting with several different habitats - 100 species of plant had been identified there, listed in her report. Mixed grazing is best there and stocking rates were suggested. This land probably qualifies to be designated a County Wildlife Site. It was agreed to seek County Wildlife Site designation, and Christa agreed to arrange the necessary survey. Future Letting: as this land needs long term management, a ten-year lease, with possible 5-year break clause, should be used in future. 5. Treasurer’s Report, presented by the Steward. Current account: £5,580.29; Savings account: £8,722.97. The Single Farm Payment of £1,270.31, and all rents, had been received. The insurance premium was about to be paid. 6.Letter from Orton School: A letter had been received from the Head-teacher, asking OMC to consider making a grant towards the cost of the school’s 2018 Residential trips. It was agreed to donate £750. 7. Any Other Business: Hard Standing for vehicles in Knott

Lane: this would be discussed with the tenant and with the YDNP. A sign to the Gamelands Stone Circle should be added to the signpost at the road junction.

Bids for grazing: the Committee would be consulted.

8. Annual General Meeting: 3rd September 2018.

Morning Prayer on Tuesdays at 9.30 a.m.

A short, said service, with time to pray; anyone is welcome to join us. May 1st: St. Oswald’s, Ravenstonedale, with Sandra Ward 8th: St. Michael’s, Shap, with Elaine

Allison 15th: St. James’, Tebay, with Chris Jenkin 22nd: St. Patrick’s, Bampton, with

Diana Nicholson 29th: All Saints’, Orton, with Ian

Elliott

Parish Registers

Funerals A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Jeffrey Metcalfe (87), of 6 Frankland Park, Orton, who died 24th March 2018, was held in All Saints’ Church, Orton, on Tuesday 3rd April 2018, followed by burial in the churchyard.

John Wilson (94) of Park Farm, Orton, was buried in All Saints’ Churchyard on 10th April 2018, after a short ceremony.

The funeral of David Anthony Foote Knapman (64) took place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on 17th April 2018.

Wedding On Saturday 14th April, 2018, the wedding of Karl Liam Bowman and Jennifer Rose Pearson took place at All Saints’ Church, Orton.

Ascension Day, Thursday 10th June

Deanery Eucharist at 7.30 p.m. at St. Oswald’s Church,

Ravenstonedale. Preacher:

Archdeacon Lee Townend

Lots to celebrate The last couple of weeks have been really busy in school

with lots of exciting things happening.

Please keep checking the website especially in the latest news section for photographs and reports.

www.ortoncofeprimary.co.uk/

All three of our Key Steps gymnastics teams qualified for the Eden final at Penrith. The final was held last week and yet again our teams performed brilliantly.

Key Steps 1 were 3rd, Keys Steps 2 were 4th and Key Steps 3 were 3rd. Well done to all our gymnasts.

Class 3 had a fantastic Residential to Borrowdale. Thank you to everyone who helped out especially our Governors Mrs Seed, Mrs Arkle

and Mr Petty who helped out during the stay. Huge thanks go to the staff, Mrs Simpson, Miss Potter and Mrs Green, who looked after

the children so well despite being extremely sleep deprived themselves. A quote from one member of staff on their return,

“I don’t think we have ever had a Residential where we had so little sleep!”

The final event of this week has been the Swimming Gala. Again thank you to everyone who has helped with swimming and the gala over the last term, we really appreciate what you do to help everything run so smoothly. All the children swam brilliantly and cheered

each other on. The winning team this year were YELLOW.

Where are they now?

We are in need of some more information about ANY of our ex-pupils (including parents, grandparents etc.) for our lovely ‘Where Are They Now?’ display.

If you know of any ex-pupils who are now over 18 or if YOU are one yourself please could you send us a little bit of information about what you do now

and if possible a photograph. We would love to have lots of ex-pupils both near and far to show our current children

and provide them with ideas for their own futures.

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Gone Cuckoo The compelling tale of a bird’s journey

Gone Cuckoo is a father and son collaboration of storyteller,

Malcolm Green and musician, Joshua Green. Together they follow the trail of the cuckoo to explore the

world of this extraordinary creature through stories and songs, music and myths - and a touch of shape

shifting. The show will be flying into Orton Market Hall on Saturday 12 May to carry audiences along with

them on this journey.

It’s just before sunrise at RAF Fylingdales on the North York Moors and a male cuckoo is having a tiny

4.5g radio transmitter strapped to his back. A few weeks later he will have flown thousands of miles south

and five kilometres high over the Sahara Desert, sending signals back to England as he travels through Libya

and Chad to the Congo.

With fact stranger than fiction, the show takes a cuckoo’s eye view of that story as one of a billion birds

that breathe the earth into life as they travel from Europe to Africa and back again.

For thousands of years the cuckoo has been part of folklore and its song has inspired songs, stories and

poems. Now its song diminishes and this secret messenger is teetering on the edge. Does the cuckoo have

something to tell us about our moment in history? Or even about our place in the world? Gone Cuckoo has received support from the British Trust for Ornithology as part of a Cuckoo tracking project. It is touring to Orton Market Hall as part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.

‘An accomplished, engaging and beautifully constructed tour de force – with a message.’ Dave Pritchard, UK Arts and Environment Network

“Storytelling and acoustic music have always been popular with Highlights audiences, “says volunteer promoter, Sally Seed, “so this combination and the conservation theme should make Gone Cuckoo a fascinating as well as an enjoyable evening.”

Date/ Time: Saturday 12th May from 7.30pm Venue: Orton Market Hall Tickets: Adult £9, U16 £5 and Family ticket £20.

Bookings: Tickets available on 01539 624732 or from Orton

Village Store or online at www.highlightsnorth.co.uk

Altar Flowers in All Saints' Church, Orton

If you would like to place flowers on the Altar please add your name to the list. It can be found next to

the door just inside the Baptistery.

If you have never done this before, or feel unsure about what to do, please contact

Angela Milburn on 015396 24382.

Dementia Open Afternoon

Working with people with Dementia, Learning Fields provides a safe and nurturing environment, with the assistance of trained staff. People with Dementia, their families, carers or people who work with them are all invited to drop into Learning Fields CIC Open Afternoon on

Thursday 24th May, from 1 to 4 pm. Come and see the supported activities available at Nag’s Head Farm, Hoff. For more details contact

Alex Chalmers on 017683 53860 or alex@learningfields.co.uk

Biblical Names – An occasional series by Christopher Jenkin Names go in fashions, and in recent years parents have

started to call their children by names which are found

in the Bible – though they are not always aware of that,

nor of who the Bible character was.

Daniel: The meaning of the name is “God is judge”.

The famous Daniel lived some 500 years before

Christ, at the time when Jerusalem had fallen and the

entire nation of Israel had been taken into captivity in

Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, required

some handsome and gifted young men of the captive

Hebrews to be his personal attendants, and Daniel

was one of those chosen for intensive education in

Babylonian culture. He first came to the personal

attention of the King when the King had a disturbing

dream, and Daniel – like Joseph, a thousand years

earlier – was enabled by God to interpret it for him,

and Daniel was raised to high office. Daniel was most

notable for a firm refusal to compromise his

obedience to the God of Israel, and the best known of

all the stories about him was of his being thrown into

a den of lions by Nebuchadnezzar’s successor, Darius,

because of just this resolute faith, for which he was

prepared to die if necessary. “Dare to be a Daniel!”

says a children’s chorus. “Dare to stand alone! Dare

to have a purpose true, and dare to make it known!”

David: The name means “Beloved”. David was the

greatest of all the kings of Israel, living about 1000

BC. His story is told particularly in the 1st and 2nd

Books of Samuel. Chosen as a teenager to succeed

the unsatisfactory King Saul, he first came to

prominence during the constant wars between Israel

and the Philistines, when single-handedly he slew the

mighty Philistine warrior Goliath; David insisted that

it was God who would enable him to do this, just as

God had helped him to kill wild beasts who were

attacking his father’s sheep. This success, however,

made him a target for fierce jealousy from King Saul,

and for years David had to live in exile. This period of

bitter trouble, however, developed another of his

remarkable gifts, of composing many psalms, songs of

faith and worship sung with a harp (the word “psalm”

means “plucked”.) David had his faults, like all of us; a

famous fall from grace involved adultery and murder,

which in turn led to a heart-rending psalm of

repentance: “Have mercy upon me, O God, according

to your unfailing love!” (Ps. 51) Many of David’s

psalms still form a central part of Christian worship

worldwide – the well-known hymn, “Praise, my soul,

the King of heaven” is based on David’s Psalm 103.

A Prayer for our Village

Thank you Lord, for our Chapels and Church, and our fellowship with one

another. We thank you for Jesus’ love that binds us together.

As we look out into our village, give us your grace and love

for all we meet and have dealings with. May your power and authority give us courage to share Jesus. May you, Jesus, shine through. May your spirit stir the hearts and minds of people to be responsive to

your Word. Amen.

Christian Enquiry Course

This is open to anyone who has been inspired by the Moving

Mountains Mission, who would like to know more about the Christian faith,

or who is considering adult confirmation

Please contact: Rev Katharine Butterfield Tel: 01931 712052 or kmbutterfield@btinternet.com

The course is due to start early in May.

Peter’s Story I was born in May 1948, so I have a few years on the

clock now, and was raised in North Carlisle. Mother was a dinner lady, and my father was a well-known man with his racing pigeons.

I was always a happy and mischievous kid - always looking for things - and one day in the bottom of my parents' wardrobe I found a tin box, and inside it my adoption papers. There was my name, and alongside it the names of my birth parents. I was numb reading this, and a couple of days later I approached my Mum, who wouldn't speak to me about it. So at that stage I buried all this in the back of my mind.

When I was about 35 I asked Mother again, who told me about it, but made me promise I wouldn't tell anyone else until after she died. I felt on my own. I had no family: did anyone love me? Did anyone care?

I grew up, knowing in my heart that somewhere in this world was a loving Father and loving Brother – our Saviour – because that’s how I had been taught to talk about God. But I still parked it and didn’t do anything about it.

Later on in my life, the penny started to drop – a gradual period of understanding that I have a Father in heaven, and that Jesus my brother died to save me – through him I have a life to look forward to, not just a family life here on this planet, but a real future

So at my great age, I've come alive again! I love the family greeting we enjoy at church; you wouldn't get that at M&S or the GPs on a Sunday or Monday. It's a proper family -- the best ever.

Peter, 69, Carlisle

A Report from the Revd. Canon Julius Kithaghenda,

Vicar of All Saints’ Church, Kasese, Uganda, was received on 13th April 2018, and was presented

to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting of All Saints’ Church, Orton,

on 15th April 2018.

Greetings from All Saints’ Church. We had very good Easter celebrations and we have a lot of rains in our region. (This is of course seen as a great blessing in that part of the world!) We received a new church lay reader,

Immaculate, who is helping us in pastoral outreach.

We are completing flooring of the upper part of the church with the offices this month.

We have strengthened the Mothers’ and Pregnant Women’s Fellowship which meets every Saturday.

We have planned a Parish Council meeting on 29th April to discuss how to raise funds to enable us purchase a house for accommodation of staff, and a space for Sunday School children’s class. Two of the neighbours of the church are willing to sell. We request for your prayers because each of the houses costs about 200,000,000 Uganda Shillings (= about £39,215). We want the Council to plan several activities to raise funds, and to begin fundraising in June and have a climax in October.

Staff accommodation is a big challenge on our expenditure which compels us to plan to have our own church houses to accommodate our three staff members (the Vicar, assistant Vicar, Lay Reader). We are hopeful that God will enable us to raise the required funds.

We request for your prayers. Convey our Christian love and greetings to the

Vicar and all the Christians in Orton!

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Canon Julius Kithaghenda

Orton Churchyard Conservation

Project

Grave headstones A number of damaged headstones in the church-

yard have been repaired, some by volunteers and some professionally. Other headstones which had fallen, or which were unstable, have been secured.

Interpretation Board An interpretation board,

with information about what has been achieved and artwork illustrating wildlife found in the churchyard, is being prepared, and a draft copy has been received.

A number of minor alterations are being made, and we still await the necessary permissions.

We hope that the Board will be erected before too long.

Mary Jenkin, Beckside, Orton. Tel: 015396 24410

marypjenkin@aol.com

Orton with Tebay Annual Parochial Church Meeting

15th April 2018

Election of Churchwardens: Orton: David Aspden, Angela Milburn, Tebay: Linda Garrick, Martin Lawson

Appleby Deanery Synod Members: Angela Milburn Rosemary Campbell

Numbers on combined Electoral Roll: 60

Election of members to Parochial Church Council: Meryl Aspden Chris Bland Ronnie Elliott Andy Glanville Anne Iniff Mary Jenkin Bill Lawler (Treasurer) Next meeting of PCC: Wednesday 2nd May.

ORTON CHURCH EXHIBITION &

Village SCARECROW FESTIVAL.

THE FOUR

SEASONS

Saturday 26th

May to Sunday 3

rd June

Refreshments available in Church each day

Both SUNDAYS 1pm to 5pm.

All other days 10am to 5pm.

EXHIBITION SERVICE, Sunday 27th

May 10.30am.

There will be two classes for the Scarecrow Competition,

senior and children of primary school age. It is open to residents of Orton parish

and children attending Orton School. After last year’s very successful event it would be great to have

EVEN MORE Scarecrows around the village, please join in the fun.

Entry forms available from the village shop or Brenda Iveson (24617)

Scarecrow entries to be returned to the shop by

THURSDAY 17th

May.

Remember, it will all be as good as we make it!!!!

For more information please ring

015396 24258 or 24066

Come along & enjoy the fun

Ravenstonedale

Forthcoming events Summer 2018

Thursday, 10th May Deanery Ascension Day service 7.30pm St Oswald’s Church, Ravenstonedale

Monday, 14th May PCC Meeting St Oswald’s Church 7.30pm

Wednesday, 16th May

Ravenstonedale Parish History Group Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, May 16th at 7.30pm Followed by a short presentation

‘Ravenstonedale -Then and Now’

Wednesday, 27th June Ravenstonedale Parish History Group 7.00pm- A walk around Ravenstonedale with former Conservation Officer with the Lake District National Park Authority & ‘village detective’-Andy Lowe

Wednesday, 11th July A walk round Orton village 7pm Market Square

Saturday, 14th July Parish Tea party, Studfold (more details later)

The Parish remembers 1914-18

We are in the early stages of planning an evening of remembrance to be held in St Oswald’s Church, Ravenstonedale, on Friday 9th November; please save the date in your diary!

We would love to hear any local family stories from this period, not just about those who served in the forces, but also how the war affected everyday life. If you have any information that you can share please contact Diana Fothergill 015396 23288 or leave a message on www.ravenstonedalehistory.org.uk

Thanks very much . Diana

Curry and Quiz Night Newbiggin-on-Lune Public Hall

Saturday 12th May at 7.00pm Prize Quiz – Raffle- Pay Bar

Tickets Adults £12.50 Children £6.00

Booking essential Phone Ian Clayton 015396 23226 or Jim Wardrope 015396 23288

Notes from the Herald, May 1918 Hot by Whit week; Whit Wednesday, 23rd May, 82F and thunder. Cuckoo heard on 27th April in Lowther Park. Ration books replace cards on 14th July. Apply for yours now. Jam makers will get six pounds of sugar says Government now, not ten pounds. The Government can now take your horse or car for War work or stop you selling it.

Orton’s William Pallister, driver in R.F.A., died of wounds in France on 28th March. He was the younger son of Mr. And Mrs. T.W. Pallister, Old Hall, Orton (Report 4th May). Died on Sunday 5th, Mr. Martin Hodgson, Steps Farm, Orton, farmer and cattle-dealer. He leaves widow and eight children; funeral Wednesday, 8th.

One hundred and fifty years ago Died at The Street, Orton, 2nd May, 1868, Anthony Wilson, 79.

Tebay’s ex Vicar, the Rev. J. Whitmore was instituted to St. Mary’s, Carlisle on Sunday, 5th. The Tebay Branch of the C of E Men’s Society sent him £10 (now £800) as a gift soon after.

Westmorland Education Committee met at Tebay on Friday, 17th. It wants a better NER train service for the 36 boys from Kirkby Stephen area who go to Appleby Grammar School, who at present get home at 8.30pm or after.

E. Westmorland War Tribunal gave Bretherdale’s roadman (“a wild district near Tebay”) Edmund Dixon, 33, six months’ exemption from call up. Mr. J.W. Robinson, Roundthwaite, farmer got conditional exemption to 15th June for Mr. H, his son and helper, as “vital”.

Ravenstonedale’s Mr. T. Brunskill joiner’s apprentice, Private Edward Brennan, son of Mr. John Brennan, Old Tebay, died of wounds in France (reported on 11th).

Joke: Society hostess to guest: Why Anne you have lost your double chin. How?

Anne: Food-rationing!

Thanks to Jeremy Godwin for the Notes.

Ravenstonedale Methodist Church ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

SATURDAY 12th MAY at 7.30pm

COUSINS IN COMMON followed by supper

SUNDAY 13th MAY 2.00pm: Preacher: Revd. Jackie BETTS

6.30pm: Preacher: Revd. John MORTON

THE GOOD NEWS SINGERS will sing at both services

Newbiggin-On-Lune Methodist Chapel

Please feel free to come along and join in our fellowship.

Every Sunday at 10.30am Every Tuesday we have our coffee morning from

10am – 12 noon.

Plus various other events either weekly or monthly Sunday School – all ages, Youth Fellowship – ages 11 plus, Lunch Club, Fellowship, Men’s meetings, Bible

Studies, Worship Band Practices, Ignite Bible Study ages 16 plus and Ladies meetings.

All welcome

For more information please call Wilfred on 23600 or Angela on 07980 418078

Newbiggin-on-Lune Baby and Toddler Group

Every Friday morning (term time) 9.30am - 11.45am

Methodist Chapel Schoolroom Children under 6 months - free Children over 6 months - £1.50

First session is free (includes a healthy snack)

Just turn up, or for more details contact

Chairperson : Fi on 017683 71921

Newbiggin-on-Lune

Newbiggin-on-Lune Public Hall

Contacts: Chairman : Ian Clayton Tel: 015396 23226

Secretary: Jim Wardrope Tel 015396 23288 Treasurer : Carl McLaughlin Tel: 015396 23674

The Vicarage, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Kirkby Stephen

Caretaker : Anne Brownrigg Tel: 015396 23594

All bookings should be made with the Caretaker All payments to the Treasurer.

Indoor Bowls evenings at Newbiggin-on-Lune Village Hall

Every Friday evening from 7.30 p.m. £2.00 per night. You don’t need a partner.

Why don’t you join us? For any further information please ring Joyce Allison on 017683 72990

LUNE SPRINGS LUNCH CLUB

Lune Springs Lunch Club welcomes anyone who would like some company and a meal. It is held on

the second Monday of each month at Norman Ousby’s Garden Centre and Cafe

at Newbiggin on Lune. The cost is £10.00 for a main course, sweet,

and coffee or tea.

It would be lovely to welcome new people - we are a friendly group and there is quite a lot of chatter!

Please let Sally Cannon know if you are able to come

(015396 23230 or 07531 544048) as the meal is prepared specially for us. We should be very pleased to see you!

Men’s Meeting Visit to Weasdale Nurseries, rescheduled from last Month. Now Wednesday 2nd May: Meet at Newbiggin chapel for 7:20pm or at the Nurseries for 7:30pm prompt start. Bring your wellies!

LUNE LADIES SUMMER PROGRAMME

2nd May - Visit to the Antique Centre, Brampton. Depart from the Village Hall 9.30am. 6th June - “Brief Encounter with Leighton Hall” Depart Village Hall 9.30am…This is an organised

Visit; pre-booked with lunch £16.00. Names to Carole as soon as possible (015396 23226)

4th July - We have been invited to Lis Bowman’s home in Hartley for a Bring and Share

Supper - Evening visit 5-6pm.

Ravenstonedale Folk Dance Club

Meets in Newbiggin Village Hall on Thursday evenings at 7.45 p.m.

No experience necessary Everyone made very welcome

Partners not essential

£2 per night: For more details phone 015396 24258

Are you interested in Sewing / knitting / quilting /

sharing skills and chat ? Please ring Ann Wappett on

015396 23565

RAVENSTONEDALE PARISH HISTORY GROUP

Come along on Thursdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm to High Chapel Community & Heritage Cen-

tre (other times by arrangement)

to view Transcribed Parish Registers from

1650 – 1826 Census Returns 1841- 1911

Old maps, showing many properties Poor Law Returns for 1780, 1856,

1867, 1869 & 1871 showing occupiers and owners of properties

Many old photos including school pho-tos with pupils named

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

For more information: Contact Val Fermer on 07798 688057 or post a comment at

www.ravenstonedalehistory.org.uk

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in The Link

Ask the Editor for costs etc. - see 2nd page for contact details

RAVENSTONEDALE PARISH HISTORY GROUP

WEDNESDAY 16th MAY

7.30 PM Ravenstonedale High Chapel

Community & Heritage Centre

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING plus

A short presentation of slides of

Ravenstonedale Past and Present

All members welcome For more information

contact Val Fermer on 07798 688057 Or leave a message on ravenstonedalehistory.org.uk

St Oswald’s Church, Ravenstonedale,

would like to thank: the vicar and visiting clergy

PCC members, treasurer and especially the

retiring secretary Caroline Morris for 20 years

of dedicated service

all the organ players

cleaners

flower arrangers, Easter garden makers,

pedestal arrangers

bell ringers

sides people

communion servers

church yard workers and gardeners

bible readers

coffee and refreshment helpers

door lockers

Link deliverers

all who help at special events

Without all of you the church could not continue to

function; we are very grateful to everyone.

Photographs The Editor will always be glad to receive photographs to publish in The Link, whether inside or on the front

page - though he does not of course guarantee to include them!

SPAR Convenience Store Est 1892

Kirkby Stephen - tel. 01768 371353 OPEN every day (except Christmas Day)

Monday-Saturday 8am – 10.30pm Sundays 9am – 10.30pm

Great selection of groceries, frozen foods, beers, wines & spirits also

National Lottery / scratchcards Daily Newspapers / Magazines

Self-service photocopying b&w and colour “SPAR” there when you need us most!

KENNEDY’S FINE CHOCOLATES

THE ORTON CHOCOLATE FACTORY FACTORY SHOP & COFFEE HOUSE

+ MAIL ORDER SERVICE AVAILABLE +

Our factory shop is well stocked with our large range of chocolates, chocolate bars and

chocolate novelties. Delicious Homemade Ice Creams

Speciality fudges, jams, cookies & chutneys, greeting cards & gifts

Our Coffee House serves light refreshments with home baked scones, cakes

and homemade soups.

OPEN: MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS 9AM TO 5PM

SUNDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 10AM TO 5PM

(Coffee House closes 30 minutes before shop closes.)

.

www.kennedys-chocolates.co.uk Tel: 01539 624 781 The Old School

Orton PENRITH CA10 3RU

CP Drains & CCTV For domestic blocked drain

clearance & CCTV drain inspection.

Please contact: Colin Prescott Mobile: 07747 088 535

Tel: 01539 626 140 Email: colinrprescott66@gmail.com

Tarn Farm Vets No Call-Out Fees

Competitive Drug Prices Local Top Quality

Vet Services Simple and Fair Pricing Structure

Call 01931 716024 / 07734 458412 or visit our website for more details

www.tarnfarmvets.co.uk Woolbarn, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3NB

Handmade Artisan breads Authentic Tuscan biscuits/

cakes Sourdough specials

Orders taken for local delivery or collection

Mike: 07857 324029

We are at Brough Farmers Market every month

(As seen on TV!)

IVY COTTAGE BAKER

Newbiggin on Lune https://

ivycottagebaker.wordpress. com

Twitter: @ivycottagebaker FB: ivycottagebaker

Instagram: ivycottagebaker

NOT JUST BREAD ....... REAL BREAD

We will be holding a 1st Anniversary tasting session at Newbiggin-on-Lune Village Hall

Sunday 13th May 12.00 until it’s all gone!

Come and taste our breads and Italian biscuits

An opportunity to buy fresh baked products.

A demo on focaccia or sourdough Free entry

A. R. MASON

Fire Security & Electrical Contractors NICEIC approved

Fire Alarms Portable Appliance Testing Security Alarms Re-wires (Domestic, Commercial, Agricultural) Emergency Lighting Electrical inspection and testing

Tel 015396 24078 Mobile 07879 891119

Driving Instructor

Car, trailer and minibus Free trial lesson

Learn to drive in a week ! Vouchers available

Ian Simpson 015396 26003 - 07878 068597

Private Hire Taxi (Tebay)

Max 8 Passengers

Gordon Allen: .015396 24390

.www.allensofeden.co.uk

Eden Community Alarms, 12 St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith

Registered Charity No 1087503

Company Registration No: 4157043

Worried about a friend or family member? We can provide help at the touch of a button

ECA’s care alarm service can help you to feel safe in your own home and maintain your independence

Our Emergency Response Service is available

24 hours a day 365 days a year

call us on 01768 890657

email: eca.admin@btconnect.com

web. www.ecalarms.com

No bus? Need a minibus to or from town, train station, airport or other days out?

Joe Sylva Eco Arboriculture

Professional tree care. Garden Maintenance

Pesticide spraying Hedge Laying Hedge trimming Stump grinding Mini-digger Woodchip firewood Sylva — From Latin / Silva — meaning wood Sylvan adj Pertaining to or of the tree or wood or Woodland Adj—Sylvatic, Sylviculture -n– A wood god -n– Silviculture--Forestry. Woodland management

joesylvaeco@gmail.com 07946 421776

Kendal and Sedbergh Osteopaths

Daphne Jackson MSc (Ost) DO,

Dennis Donnelly DO

REGISTERED OSTEOPATHS

Mill Barn, Broad Raine, Killington, Sedbergh, CA10 5EP

For appointments please ring Kendal Practice 01539 740452

Absolute Beauty Kirkby Stephen

For all your beauty needs including massage, facials, nails,

minx toes, ear piercing and so much more

For appointments please call 017683 72917

Bronagh and Andy would like to welcome you to

The George Hotel, Orton 015396 24071 georgehotel.orton@gmail.com

Quality Food Served Daily A Selection of Homemade Desserts

Our opening times:

Open from 12 every day

Food served from 12 to 2.30

and from 6 to 8.30

Take Away Menu Available

Sunday Roast £10.95 Children’s Menu £5.50

Mon-Fri

This space could

advertise your

business!

Kings Arms Hotel, Shap 01931 716277

Exciting Live Music events coming up:

6th May - Fire and Ice 27th May - Rocking Chair Rebels

Open 7 days a week Monday - Friday at 3pm

Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon Food served daily

Ground Works Contractor

Foundations, bulk excavation, septic

tanks, drainage and landscaping.

5 and 15 ton 360 ° excavators & 180° wheeled excavator

For a professional service Contact: DEREK BOUSTEAD

015396 23227 07961189569

TEBAY POST OFFICE

015396 24967

MON 9 am - l pm—1.30 pm - 5.30 pm WED 9 am - l pm—1.30 pm - 5.30 pm FRI 9 am - l pm—1.30 pm - 5.00 pm

STOBARS HALL, CARE HOME KIRKBY STEPHEN

017683 71291

In these times of uncertainty it is good to know that a Care Home such as Stobars Hall exists to look after you or your loved ones should it be on a permanent, short stay, respite, convalescent or even on a day care basis.

Our committed team works hard to ensure that Stobars Hall offers safe and pleasant surroundings along with a relaxed atmosphere, by giving genuine care and support tailored to our Residents’ specific needs, whilst offering them the opportunity to live life with dignity and pleasure.

Stobars Hall — The Home That Cares

DAVID SMITH & SON LTD

Builders, damp proofing, condensation problems,

timber treatment, woodworm dry rot and tanking

Contact Hans Smith

015396 24859 or 07773 444765

The King’s Head Ravenstonedale

www.kings-head.com T: 015396 23050

Steak Night every Wednesday night 6-9pm. Buy 2 steaks and get a bottle of house wine for £6.95!

Choose from: Ribeye - £18 Sirloin - £19 Rump - £14

Choose your sauce: Blue cheese

Creamy peppercorn Our red wine jus

All steaks 8oz, served with cherry tomato, mushrooms and onion rings

And a bottle of wine: White: La Brouette Blanc, France; Il Carretto Blanco di Puglia, Italy

Red: La Brouette Rouge, France; Il Carretto Rosso di Puglia, Italy Panul Merlot, Chile

Rose: La Brouette Rose, France

0743 4174155

Sparkle Gel Nails by Jackie

Mobile Nail Technician in the Ravenstonedale,

Orton, Tebay, Shap, Crosby Ravensworth and

surrounding area. Offering Gel Overlays,

Sculptures, Manicures, Gel Pedicures, Foot Soaks & Eye Brow

Waxing in the comfort of your own home. Day & Evening

appointments available. Please phone or message

07827 915832 for more information or to book.

www.facebook.com/gelnailswithjackie

ANDREW BAWDEN

Professional

PAINTER & DECORATOR

Exterior/interior DIY Coving, shelving etc.

Excellent refs: fully insured

TEL: 015396 24366

STONEDALE

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

General building work Bathrooms & kitchens

Painting, Plastering & Tiling Damp & timber treatment

01768 353218 Mob: 07791 965359

Email stonedale@stonedale.net

Funeral director 24 hour personal service

Chosen Heritage Nominated Funeral Director

12 Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Telephone:- 01768 351569

RUXTONS

FUNERAL SERVICE SAIF, BIFD, BIE, DipFD

Incorporating the funeral business of STAN BROCKBANK

1 Wildman St., Kendal LA9 6EN 01539 722299

24 hour service Private Chapel

Orthopaedic Massage Orthotics

Kinesio Taping Back/neck pain

Sciat ica Sports injuries

Shoulder, hip or knee pain…

www.reflex-om.com

07975 999373

Now at SHAP HEALTH CENTRE, clinics on alternate Tuesdays. Over 60s & under

16s receive FREE SIGHT

TEST. Professional, friendly service by qualified local Opticians. Excellent range of

spectacles from economy to designer.

Call 017683 53199. The Shire Hall, The Sands, Appleby, CA16 6XN.

R. A. Lofthouse

Roofing Services Traditional and Modern

Slating and Tiling

For FREE Quote contact 07557 738016 - 017683 42689

r.a.lofthouse@outlook.com

Dave’s Handyman Services

“Border Collie Regd”

Semi skilled in all aspects of DIY Property Maintenance

Exterior, Interior Painting Kitchens, Bathrooms regrouted

Discounts for OAPs VAT Exempt

Tel 015396 24509

Visit our Showroom at 14 Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6ES

Tel.01539 722838 Email: info@parkinandjackson.co.uk

Www.parkinandjackson.co.uk

Contact KEVIN BATEMAN

New Memorials 2nd Inscriptions

Repaints, Renovations Home visits available

Reliable and competent service in and around the Eden Valley

GLYN JONES

Your local auction experts

Fortnightly Auctions

Free no obligation valuations

Home visits available throughout Cumbria

Formal probate and insurance valuations prepared

PFK Auctioneers & Valuers Skirsgill Saleroom, Skirsgill, Penrith, CA11 0DN. T: 01768 890781 E: info@pfkauctions.co.uk

Ravenstonedale

The Black Swan, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NG. TEL... 015396 23204 EMAIL… enquiries@blackswanhotel.com

WEBSITE… www.blackswanhotel.com TWITTER… @BlackSwanHotel

Now that summer is just around the corner, our Head Chef Scott and his talented kitchen team have been creating plenty of new dishes using the bountiful supply

of local fruit & vegetables found on our doorstep. This month’s highlights include:

Wild garlic, new season asparagus, heritage tomatoes, courgettes, and much more.

Why not come and see what all the fuss is about? Enjoy our full a la carte menu in the candlelit restaurant, sample local hand-pulled ales in the bar, relax with a

coffee in the lounge, or attempt a spot of sun-seeking in our attractive beer garden. Rest those walking legs in one of our 4AA Gold Star rooms, many of

which are dog friendly, and we even have our 3 bell tents up and running for the more adventurous amongst us.

We are open all day, every day, serving breakfast, coffee and cake, lunch, snacks,

and dinner, including a traditional Sunday Roast.

We also offer private rooms for special occasions and function hire. Please ask

one of our team for more information.

Farm and Garden

Fencing & Walling

Log splitting Service Contact

Mike Boustead 07971 399410 / 015396 23416

Ian Hutchinson Wood Finishing

Restoration Painter and Decorator ———————

Restore wood & painted kitchens, Tables, Floors, Doors, Furniture etc

—————————-

Tel: 017683 71008 07966 948496

* Excellent references *

J NOEL PAUL & CO Accountants & Tax Consultants

21 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen 017683 71272 For all your

ACCOUNTANCY

PAYE, VAT, and TAXATION requirements

Agents for the Manchester Building Society

MB Bookkeeping

General Admin Support Payroll Services, CIS Returns Computerised Accountancy

Systems Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

Cash Flow Forecasts Credit Control Preparation of Final Accounts for

Sole Traders. Vat Returns Total Confidentiality Guaranteed

Contact: Michelle – 0797 153 9267 Email: mlbrunskill@gmail.com

Eden

Recycling

Skip Hire Scrap Metal Merchants

Morris Lubricants Asbestos Removal Tel: 017683 72322 Mob: 07860426716

Keith Pratt Building

and Roofing Contractor

Slate repairs, plastering, gutters cleaned and

maintained.

For a free quote call – Mobile 07891

662567 Home 015396

23473

J N & E Capstick INSURANCE CONSULTANTS A local company small enough to care, but big enough to compete Farm, Home and Motor Insurance

Market Square, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QT. Tel. 017683 72285 – 36 Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BP. Tel. 015396 20124

Email: sales@capstickinsurance.co.uk www.capstickinsurance.co.uk J N & E Capstick Insurance Consultants are authorised

and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Stephen Skelton

Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, CA10 3EX Tel: 01931 714213

Car, Van, 4x4, diagnostics, MOT’s, servicing and repairs to all makes and models

Richard Dinsdale

General Builder

All building work

undertaken

Tel 017683 42059

or 07968101211

For a free estimate

Mark1

Joinery & Building Services

All joinery work undertaken

Including: kitchens, bathroom suites, tiling & general home improvements.

Cobblestones Barn, Newbiggin on Lune

Phone 015396 23321 mobile 07949408018

Philip Richardson

FURNITURE & TIMBER

Cabinet Makers, Timber Merchant & Sawmillers. Custom Designed and Built

Furniture & Kitchens. Kiln Dried Oak and Native Hardwoods.

Fresh Sawn Oak and Softwood Structural Beams cut to size.

Hill Top, Newbiggin-on-Lune 015396 23422

www.philiprichardson.co.uk

The Cross keys inn, tebay 16th Century Coaching Inn

Opening Times - Midday till Late

Saturday 26th May - Chip out Dominoes starting 8pm

Every Monday Burger Night Any two people eating a burger get a free bottle of house wine

Every Tuesday Steak Night Any two people eating two steaks get a free bottle of house wine

Every Wednesday Night Pie Night Any two people eating any two pies get a free bottle of house wine

Every Thursday Night Sizzler Night Any two people eating two sizzlers get a free bottle of house wine

Every Friday Night Fish & Chip Night Any two people eating fish & chips get a free bottle of house wine

Cumbria Stove Centre Supply and installation of wood, coal

and gas stoves Flue and chimney lining services

Inglenook specialists Fully qualified and experienced Hetas

engineers

01539 821061 (day) 015396 25227 (evening)

SHOWROOM: 34a Main Street, Staveley, Nr Kendal

Tel 01539 624 240 www.crosskeystebay.co.uk

MARK NIELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT

WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

A wealth of expertise on your doorstep We provide an experienced wealth

management service and offer specialist advice in a wide range of

areas including: • Investment planning • Retirement planning •

Inheritance Tax planning For further details contact Mark Nield Tel: 07825 634029 mark.nield@sjpp.co.uk

Website: www.marknieldwm.co.uk

Please phone for bookings & details

Dog Friendly

ALL ASPECTS OF STONEWORK UNDERTAKEN BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL

Dry stone walling, stone-facing, garden work etc.

No job too large or too small.

Contact Austin 07711 253389

North West Event Catering

STEVEN (WOODY) HODGSON

TREE SURGERY ~ MINI DIGGER HIRE STUMP GRINDING.

Garden clearance Grass Cutting Mulch/woodchip supplied Hedge Trimming.

NPTC Certificated Public Insurance

Tel: 015396 24522 Mobile 07756 930285

Weddings . Events . Corporate . Parties Hog Roast . Sunday Lunch . Fish & Chips . BBQ

eventcatering.@hotmail.co.uk - 01539 887490

SHAP PENRITH CA10 3QU 01931 716628

reception@shapwellshotel.com www.shapwellshotel.com

Murder on the Side presents...‘Only Fools & Hearses’ Murder Mystery Theme Event Saturday 19th May at 7.30pm

The Nags Head is filled with the usual Peckham suspects, Delboy, Rodney, Boycie & Marlene...but then a blood curdling scream and a body hits the deck...is this Cushty?

£69.00pp Murder Mystery Show, 3 Course Dinner & Disco with B&B

FATHERS DAY SUNDAY CARVERY LUNCH 17th June 12 Noon – 3.00pm Bring your Dad and treat him to our Fabulous Father's Day 3 Course Carvery Lunch

Gift for all Fathers Adults: £19.50pp Children: £9.50pp Under 3 years of age free of charge

SUNDAY CARVERY LUNCHES 3 Course Sunday Lunch served with freshly brewed tea & coffee

(12 Noon – 3pm) Adults £14.95 Child £7.95 Under 3 Free of Charge

AFTERNOON TEA (2pm - 5.30pm) Standard: £9.95pp or 2 for £15.00 Deluxe: £12.50pp or 2 for £19.95

(Deluxe includes Shapwell’s Gin Cocktail)

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Chapman’s Chimney Vac Service

THE VILLAGE SWEEP GRAHAM MOORE Tel: 015396 20353

Now covers

Sedbergh, Ravenstonedale, Tebay, Orton

and Newbiggin-on-Lune

LOWIS BROTHERS BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Harvann, Mount Pleasant, Tebay

Tel: 015396 24463 or 07940 209056

FEDERATION OF

MASTER BUILDERS

NHBC

BAIRD’S COSY CATS

Mid Town Farm Crosby Ravensworth

10 minutes from M6 Junction 39

Spacious & modern heated accommodation

Special diets catered for Local collections available

Fully Licensed

Tel: 01931 715246

Steve Hopps Property Maintenance.

Painting and Decorating. Gardens tided & maintained. All types of work considered.

Tel: 07870 785322 015396 23388

Steve.hopps2@gmail.com

For full information contact our reception team or go online and read all our information on our website and Facebook events pages

www.facebook.com/shapwellshotel

Miss Flitty Tattoo & Piercing Parlour

(Holiday Home for Dogs)

Small Local Friendly Kennels

For more info please contact 01539 624726

or 07775 096514 / 07525 024514

PAD FOR PAWS

Lakes and Dales

CLEANING SERVICES

Residential and holiday homes

07495 297312

www.facebook.com/missflitty/

Penrith, CA11 7HZ 01768 210134 - 07716 551474